Internet provider Vorboss, which is investing £300m via Fern Trading to deploy a 100Gbps full fibre network (Ethernet and broadband) – dedicated to business – across central London, has been recognized for the third year in a row by the City of London Corporation (CoLC) as part of the Considerate Contractor Streetworks Scheme, for delivering “exemplary” work.
The accolade is said to highlight Vorboss’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards across the City, and their ongoing positive contribution to the City’s infrastructure. The Streetworks Scheme challenges engineering teams to exceed legal requirements when carrying out work on City streets and pavements, ensuring enhanced safety and improved conditions for everyone living, working, or travelling through London’s Square Mile.
Companies are marked on criteria including planning and coordination, accountability and response time, and investment in the City business plan.
Vorboss Chief Operating Officer, Rhod Morgan, said:
“The quality of our work is a direct result of our commitment to employing and training talented and diverse in-house teams – and recognizing the importance of delivering for London’s businesses.” said Rhod. “Our dedicated training academy equips our teams with the skills and knowledge to ensure that all work is undertaken to the highest standard.”
So far, Vorboss has already deployed over 500km of fibre optic cables – enough to potentially connect all commercial buildings in Central London. The network can provide point-to-point Carrier Tail and Direct Internet to London businesses across all sectors. Vorboss technicians are also trained at the company’s in-house academy, and more than a third of their field technicians are women and the company is a London Living Wage employer.